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St. Landry democrat., 1887-06-25

He Always Caught Something.
Lets 60 fishing, Johnny"
Nav, | don't want to-"
"Why?'
ooh, can't catch anything"
'Well. | can. | catch a lickin' every time
I go."-Nerman IndeDendent.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-06-25

AS complement to skirts of black silk
or lace the one here illustrated is very
becoming. 1t is of black peau de sole,
menterie. The embroidery is studded
with with red dj jet grelots; It's disposition is
yoke, vest, high collar, pointed epaulette
and cuff. The closing of the jacket is
effected with concealed hooks and eyes
at the left side.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25
cLARExORK ITKns.
Another Wssk On the west sISs.-Psrsosal and
General.

We are not troubled with dust ofiAte.
ID. L. Denney was In town Monday last.
Il. r. Nash spen, Sunday in the vicinity Of
oowala.
Come, now, please don't complain ofwet
weather.
g. W. Eaton made . shipment Of cattle
Monday.
Miss Maggie Spencer is visiting In the
country this past week.
-Claremcre Is stIll on top. Wonder what
has become OF our dude9
The outlook for fall range W.. aever better
than at the present time
Mrs. r P. Lindsey and daughter returned
from Choutesu Monday night.
John Buliette and family ien Monday
morning for few days' visit to Chouteau.
Miss Klttie schrimeher has been visiting
Miss Collins, at oowals. the past few days.
"A person cannot avoid his own company,
therefore Il should be made as good as pcssible.
-sOnstAing new-R. p. Lindsey visited Mrs
and Mlss Lindsey, OF Chouteau, Saturday lAst.
Our snieient sheriff. W. X. Sanders. len
Sunday for Alluws and will be absent . few
days.
Several friends OF Miss Kittie sehrlmoher
spent 8 few hours very pleasantly At her home
Monday night.
Mrs. J. r. ward was visiting friends and
relatives in the country few days lAat week.
returning home Saturday.
~ L. Claypool and lady returned from .
three weeks visit In Missouri Last week.
They report . very pleasant visit.
Miss Emma Cratehneid, OF vinitA, Is the
guest OF Mlss Ids Collins, ofooWAls. She will
probably remain . week or more.
w r. Mcclellan shipped AeAr OF calves to
ST.. Louis Saturday last which were the beat
shipped nom this place this season.
Quite little social and donation party
was enjoyed by a number OF friends Of Miss Ida
Collins last Friday night, at oowAia.
John r. Ward Ion last Tuesday for the
capital In response 10 . subpoena to appear AZ
a Witness before the citizenship court At shAi
place.
james Eaton has been alex day or two slne,
he attended the stomp dance We are glad to
say. however, At the present writing he is able
to be up again.
Mrs. o. ID. Ward and son. ollie. returned
sunday from Amonths' fislt TO ArkansAs City
Kansas. Mrs. W. Ia much improved In health
BY her visit.
-Claremore was represented 1T the stomI
dance on Bird creek last week. All report /
pleasant time. Who was II that did not par,
ticlpste In the dancer
Our spell Of dry weather has been knookes
out In about three rounds the past week. ant
we think the backbone OF the hot summel
weather was broken At the same time.
Rev. J. n. Crawford VIII commence
series OF meetings At west Point Friday next
which will last week OF more Come. every
one, aud bring your baskets and don't forge
those spring chickens.
IT. J. Archer. one OF Tulsa's leading mer
chants, wasa visitor. Ia this Vicinity fs'
days the nrAt OF the week. Jenis very an
gentleman as we'll ~ one among our shreWd
eat business men, and will always be = vel
come visitor.
Aug. Is, 1857. IrUcA.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25
FROM wEBBERs FALLS.
"Hog'' Again Assumes the Roll Of
Correspondent.

Crops are an average.
1t rains occasionally.
THE weather is somewhat cooler.
Everything seems to be moving In
the old fashioned way.
Tho election excitement is about
over.
There are not half so many bad
men now, as there we're several weeks
ago; nor half as many mad men.
Your correspondent came pretty near
getting mad himself, and perhaps
would have done so had il not been
for little history related to him by a
friend. 1t was about sfollows:
"Do you remember the senator's not
ed speech. lie had been a member for
some time and had been acting the
part Of a sticking plaster and sure did
stick TO his chair. One day the idea
struck him that his term was drawing
10 a close. aud that he must make an
effort at something or his chances fol
reelection would be slim. So being
possessed with about quart OF white
mule he got OF about like this
"Mr. Presijent-hic-I move to ad
journ-hic-till 2 O'Clock.
The "President-The gentlemenwil
remember that it is now after
o'clock.
"All right-hic-Mr. Presidential,
i move to adjourn-hic-till to-mor
row -hic-9 o'clock.
"The President--To morrow is Sun
day.
"Mr Presiden,-hic-is that so hi
then move -hic--till Nolday,
"At this juncture he gave up hi
point and took nap while the senat,
went on with business"
After relating the above, my frien'
expressed his surprise that l woul'
give this man a passing thought.
guess he is about right. So by-by, Joe
August 10th, 1887. Hoo.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25
CHOUTEAU NEWS.
U...l A-o.., of s...ral and Personal s.-.

r. p. Lindsey lie with Us this week
Miss Edna Carter returned 10 Muskogse
Saturday.
-. b. Markham is In St. Louis thls week
with cattle.
Misses Carrie and Cora Archer were In our
city Saturday.
-Mrs. Turner visited here saturday aud
Sunday with relatives.
Arch Mccoy and wife were Visiting In the
country sunday and Monday.
The serenAders were out Thuruday aIght
and dlseourssd some choice music.
Butler. Baush and Quinn are the altar hun
tersi never misa shot OF kill bird.
Mrs. Condit, who has been very .iek with
malarial fever, Is able to be about again.
II. II. Edmondson. formerly agent at VI.
nita, Is holding down the night trick here fol
the present.
Rev. N. A. Smith and wife started satur
day for Gainesville, Texas. He IL holding
protraeted meeting In that vicinity.
--Fity-seven carA OF cattle have been ship
ped from this station to St. Louis and othsi
markets since June lst. 1851.
-Your correspondent Was treated to some o
those delicious California grapes by s. NJ
Johnson who recently returned from thA
state.
Wheat In this section OF the country Is o
nrst-clAss quality and is averaging % bdshsll
per acre. There will likely be Il OF Is cars Il
ship from this station.
Last Monday night just IS Mr. Gray has
finished loading cars OF cattle nne beef go
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25
FROn PRAIRIE CITY.
Horse Thieves Getting In Their Work-Bms
Ball Notes.

The health OF this community is very
good.
Jack Rogers, OF this place, who killed .
man, John Davis by name. is here in charge
OF Deputy Comfy, having surrendered to stand
bis trial for the deed.
"A magnificent rain lAst night. Kind heA-
ven took pity on the two dry gentlemen. Mr..
b. y. Milstead and g. W. Miller, and furn-
ihhed them an abundance OF drink.
Riley Copeland got back right side up Af-
ter an exciting ehAse aftsr the thieves that
stole hls horse whom he succeeded In catching
and turned the fellow over TO the United State
authoritiea.
-Ross a Chlfders. the livery men. ofseneea.
Missouri, hired . team and buggy to q couple
Of young men 10 go TO Til City, Missouri, but
instead OF going TO that place made for Kansas
via OF the b. l. T. The young men came
through this place and took the road for Che
topa, and at Coal creek traded one Of the team
they had hired TO Ayoung man by the name OF
Fraley. thereby getting horse OF their own. .
The next day the city marshal OF Seneca was
on their trail, coming to this place and taking
the train TO Vinita, telegraphed TO Mr.. DA-
vis at Caney. giving description OF the men
these violatora OF their trust aud captured
them. Mr.. Hayes, the city marshal Ofseneea.
came through here q few days ago with the
featiVe youths who will moat likely be guests
Of the state OF Missouri for some length Of
time.
The Melroae and Prairie City base ball
clubs began playing match game on the 9Th
inst, near FrAnk Aliens on Coal Crcek. The
helroae went TO the bat thrice umes and the
Prairie Citys twice when the game broke NJ
On the account OF the rank and unfair decisions
OF the umpire against the Prairie City club In
the following Instances In the nrst running
he compelled the batter OF the Prairie Citys "a
run on a foul ball, not calling II foul OF fair
simply calling him out on arat base when ths
rules require the umpire TO decide II fair Oi
foul ball. In the second running MslrOs'
al the bat the Prairie city right fielder caught
ny ball and ~ he raised his hand 90 throw 4
In Il nlew out Of his hand and the umpire do
rided Il not fair caught ball, notwithstand
Ing the rules distinctly state otherwiAr bu
the foul that broke ihe eAmel's back was wheI
the Prairie Citys were a. bat A base runne
started frOm third base home aud ~ he erOss
cd the home plate the Helroas pitcher cAugh
the ball bat failed 10 touch She runner BY tw'
ieet. The umpire was looking right ~ th
play and called the base runner out when
was 80 plain that the runner was not cut tha
the spectators began 20 leer the umpire. III
captain Of the Prairie Cltys told the Melroa
players that they could play thcm but no
them aud the umpire both. The Prairie CIT
second nine played the Coal creek boys
match game on the llth Inst. resulting In
} victory for the Prairie city'e. rheseore stoo
IS 90 10.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25
TULSA CHRONICLES.
Bsrbeeus wsek.--ersnd FestivAl.-Fsrsonai aAd
Other News. a.

-DOAp forget the grand concert and musleAl
entertainment a. the Preabyterlan Church,
Saturday night. September ard Admission
rs cts.
William Jones has len the saw mill busl-
ness on Bird creek and has moved TO town.
The new house In the grove south OF George
Perryman'a marks the spot whore he and bis
family will rcaide.
There Are very few things that will draw a
crowd like beef, especially whom II is cooking
The beef for the barbecue was placed over the
are on Tuesday evening, and altho' the wind
was from the north the osagea began 10 pour
Into Tulsa next morning aLd were soaring
around the are In great numbers. But The
Creeks, belng on the ieawArd side. were shers
before thom and ready for the grand festival,
This will be big week for thoae who love
beef
ApTust lsd, 1887 PHks
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25

WORCESTER AoADEMY.-On the Slst
day OF the present month this deserv-
odly popular institution will open with
a full faculty Of the finest possible
qualifications. Misses Griffin ana Mu-
sick OF the old faculty will return to
the qualification Of all who know their
unsurpassed teaching ability. Miss
Kate Timberlake. Of our own town, ac-
cepts a place in the faculty. She is q
general favorite aud successful teach
or. The chair Of music will be espec-
tally fine, aud students desiring to
complete their course In music will
find IL greatly 10 their advantage TO do
so here. Upon the whole. the academy
with a principal aud Ave subordinate
teachers. was never better equipped foI
edectual work. The building, clean,
ample aud OF modern construction, is
situated almost in a stones throw OF
threo churches with their we'll operated
and.well attended Sabbath schools, and
students will be OF pected TO attend
one or the other. The following
teachers have been appointed Prin-
cipal'a assistant, Miss Griffin inferno
diate, Miss Jones primary, Miss Tim
berlake; kintergarten, Miss Music; mu
slc, Miss Howe. Tho principals chair
has no. ~ been filled, but appoint
ment wilIbe made In a few days.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25
ITEMS FROM FLINT.
Dry Weather Injuring Crops-Dlair's
Trial Set For the 22d.

Weather dry, crops sufTering terri
bly,.
Tho trial Of Blair for the murder
OF Christie IL set for the 22d, inst.
The dreaming Judge" went flying,
beating Tehee over two hundred votes.
Parties just from sequoyah report
corn and cotton suffering terribly for
want OF rain.
-Rumor states that Augurhole
will contest the seat Of Dave Muskrat
in the national senate.
-J. E. welch, J. b. Adair and 9TH
ers attended the Downing barbecue on
Fourteen Mile creek this week.
Dick Robinson, Cal and +. V.
Thorn, Blue Foreman and others passed
through Flint yesterday en- route To
Fort Smith.
--"Pro-bono-publico" did not vote for
Bunch. Judge Walkers statement
that he did not vote the Downing
ticket to the contrary Notwithstanding.
The National barbecue at Clear
spring in this district was well attend
ed. Monday and Tuesday OF this week
was consumed in feasting on roast
beef.
"A protracted meeting, conducted by
Elder Riddle, is in progress at the
:ourt house in this district; also one at
New Hope, conducted by Rev. Adkins,
Of the NJ. Z. church.
There was considerable drinking
in our district during election week,
but fortunately everything passed OF
good humoredly. One or two little
fights but nothing serious.
"A candidate who would hold any
III will toward q person for not voting
for him. simply because he was can
didate on a certain ticket is acting
mighty simple. 1t is the prerogative
OF every Cherokee citizen to vote for,
or against, any man rs his will dictates,
aud IL is not right for any person to
censure him for so doing.
August 18th, 1887. PRo-BoNo-PUBLIco.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25


Mrs W. Q Patton went 70 81. Louis Mon
day.
a. W. Green went to 81, Louis the frat Of
the week.
--Ed. Bradshaw. Of Lsbsnoh No, was in
the city Sunday.
Edward oruschneId, Of Saline district, was
In the city Monday.
Joseph Rowe IL stili improving and hopes
10 be around in q few days.
Miss vlehie knight has been quite sick for
weeks but is now improving
Hons John scrhrimsher and G. G. sips, Of
Ciaremore, came in Monday.
- II. Balentlne and family, Of Tahlequah,
IL visiting his brother N. Balentins, OF this
city
Judge Jno. Foreman and faulty were visi-
tors Of relatives In this city the early part Of
the week.
&C. 8. shelton, secretary Of the vInita Fair
Association, was in the city the nrst Of the
week. He says that enquiries concerning the
fair are being received daily and that the num-
Der OF exhibitors from q distance will be great
or this year than ever before.
Miss Jessie Hall, who has spent several
months in the city visiting reistives, returned
to her home in 81. Louis Saturday last. She
made many friends during her short stay here
and among the young folks. Of whom she was
. central figure, there 10 deep regret at her
departure.
M x. Milford was called 10 Eldorado,
Kansas, last ThursdAy in answer to atelegram
announcing the dangerous Illness Of his little
child. A letter received yesterday states that
the little one is much improved in heaiti
1ir. and Mrs. Milford will arrive homs the lat
ter part Of the week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25
Losr. srRAYEp OR sroLEN.

Each notice not exceeding FIFTr wonDs will
be inserted two weeks under this heading for
EiFrr cESrs.l
SrRAYED-Si0 Reward-One a-yeAr-old al
leyi dirty brown Is hands highs small spot In
forehead; little white on one hind foot; no
brands. Was last seen at Jim Hall'a about
March 10Th. Will pay el0 reward for the ami
NAL or Information that will enable me 10 get
L.. Af Il. B. BELL, Nlnita, 1. 4.
NOTIcE.-A lot OF large steers OF all brands
are persistently breaking into my eornneld Al
head Of Rock creek. They are fat and the
owners should be glad to round up aud ship
by 80 doing they would confer a great favor
| upon me. $50 ROBKnf SKINSER.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25

RAILROAD TALK.-D. J. Cameron,
contractor on the Valley route from
Webbers Falls to Fort Smith, was In
the city Saturday. He informs us that
work on this road is progressing rapid
ly and will be completed in q short
time. He was at Fort Smith recently
where he made bids for the construc-
tion OF the Gould road south to Green-
wood, Arkansas. From present indi-
cations 1t looks as II Gould meant
business aud ere a great while this
new road will form an important part
~ the great southwest system, thus
connecting with the territory 4 great
scope Of fertile agricultural lands OF
Arkansas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25

AccIDESTLy KLLED.-A very sad ac-
eident happened near Adair station on
Sunday last. Allen Spencer, a cowboy,
went on the range after some horses.
Not returning at the time expected
some other parties went out to find
the horses. On approaching the
drove Of horses on the prairie they
were horriied to find the dead body Of
Spencer lying In the midst OF the herd
He had been dead some time. On ex-
animation it was found that there
we're no marks nor bruises perceiv-
able aud the supposition WAS accepted
that In some manner he fell from his
horse. breaking his neck which caused
immediate death. The unfortunate
was said to have been q good, quiet man
and his untimely death is much regret
ted by large number Of friends In the
vicinity where he was known.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25

ReneMa IIer Y0uih.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co., Iowa, tells the following remark
able story, the truth OF which Is
vouched for by the residents Of the
troubled with kidney complaint and
lamenesa for many years; could not
dress myself without help. NowI am
free from all pain and soreness. and am
able 10 do all my own housework.
owe my thanks TO Electric Bitters for
having renewed my youth, aud remov-
ed completely all disease and pain"
Try bottle, only SOC. at w. c. Patton
4 Cos. Drug Store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25

Two Of our city's pastors being alb
sent, there was services in only one
church (the Mcthodist) on Sunday
last. Doctor Hinde. president Of the
Howard Female College, OF Lafayette
Missouri, gave a very interesting and
instructive discourse, or talk as he
termed II, for the gentleman laid nC
claim to being a minister, on the
"Higher Education Of Females" The
Doctor represents his school and is
anxious for girls from the territory L
go there.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25
s.NothIng t0 Rnnal 40

II have been selling simmons Liver
Regulator for the past six years. Ny
customers pronounce IL the beat ever
used. One OF my customers whose
health was in a wrotched condition
from very bad and stubborn case OF
Dyspepsia, used the Regulator and
Was entirely cured. am using it my
self for Torpid Liver, caused by close
confinement. find nothing TO equal
il and highly recommend its use. /"
&c. p. Hisey, Druggist, EdinbuTg, Va"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25

The fair premium list has been print
ed and is now in the hands Of the
binder who will have them finished in
few days. Those who expect to
make exhibits should procure one at
once. The premium list is more eK-
tensive than ever before and will be
found very interesting in all Of its
defaila
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25

One Of the most substantial move.
ments that could take place in this
community would be for our monied
people TO build handsome and conven.
lent houses not "princely Mansions
but houses Of low and moderate cost
such as are needed by thrifty mechan-
les and clerks and business men OF
moderate means.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25

It may be little late TO suggest the
idea OF Cleaning up" but now that
the dog days have come it might be
well to mention the fact that all the
old rubbish which finds n place in the
back yards soon becomes q very un.
pleasant stumbling block and is a
great obstacle in the way Of good
health.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25

A GAY SocIAL.-Tuesday night mark
ed another gay event in Vinita society.
This was the occasion of the social
given at the handsome and commodi-
Gus residence Of MIR. w. E. Halsell.
There we're present about: sixty coup
les, including old and young, who
spent the evening in all the gayety and
merry delight known to social amuse-
ment. The parlors were crowded, the
lawn was supplied and almost all the
available space everywhere echoed
forth the voice and song Of merrymak-
ers. Near the close, refreshments were
served at the hands Of the worthy hos
tess, Mrs. Halseil, who took great care
TO see that everyone was provided for
and all join in saying that it was re-
past that would do justice to a queen.
After many hours Of song, games and
various other amusements, the happy
throng dispursed. Many OF the guests
were from q distance while the larger
portion were from Vinita,
whom ne or q town surpasses,
FOR nonaat men and bouny lnssea.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25

Thomas Pond, a butcher Of Chetopa,
lately in the employ Of Skinner &
Hunt, Of this place moved his house
hold goods out con the sly" last
week, aud svaded his bills, which
ranged variously from 20 cents to SO.
Men Of his kind arc not needed in this
community.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25

Why do not some Of our merchants
contribute to the health Of the COM
munity, detract some stencil from their
places Of business by putting q few
loads Of dirt, so conveniently gotten
under their porches and between their
store houses7
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25

Only little over one month until
the fair. Get your exhibits ready and
have them in good shape. The COM
ing fair will be more extensive in
every particular than any preceding
exhibition OF the association.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25

NEW PARsoSAoE.-On Monday, in &C
cordance with urgent request Of Pastor
McCrary, the Ladies' Parsonage Aid So
ciety convened at the Methodist
church to act on proposition for build
ing a new parsonage. The ladies have
had ia view q new building, entirely,
TO be erected near the church and in
the same enclosure. Estimates and
plans had been submitted to the
amount OF about 81, 200. Mrs. Pat ton,
offered the society the entire premises,
now occupied by Parson McCrary, for
5000, which generous offer was accept
ed. The entire amount Is already
paid over, and the society rejoices in
owning comfortable parsonage, free
from. debt. Repairing has already be-
gun.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25
Look For Themi Ash For Themi

The first time you are in a drug store,
look for 81. Patrick's Pills. ask for
them, buy them, they are decidedly the
most pleasant physic and the best
family medicine ever brought into gen.
eral use. Sold by w. o. Patton & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25

In order to give all chance to test IL
and thus be convinced Of its wonderful
curative powers, DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs aud
Colds, will be, for a limited time, given
away. This offer is not only liberal.
but shows nnbounded faith Ia the mer-
it's Of this great remedy. All who saf-
fer from Coughs, Colds, Consumption,
cially requested to call at W. O. Pat
ton a Cos. Drug Store, and get Trial
Bottle Free, Large Bottles 81.
DeHaven's show. Monday. seplem-
her 9th.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-25

Grape culture is becoming quite a
factor in the agricultural pursuits Of
the nation. The crop this year was
not so large, still there are q great
many in the market.